Chapter 239 - 219: Unparalleled Physique

Chapter 239: Chapter 219: Unparalleled Physique

From this perspective, he had actually possessed an Innate Acupoint all along. It just wasn’t a specific point, but his entire body.

Before, Chen Yue’s Heart Spirit had struggled to perceive Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. Even when he barely managed to sense it using the Celestial Demon Burning Technique, his perception was confined to the narrow area near the surface of his skin. He couldn’t truly unleash the potential of this "body acupoint."

But now, his Sword Intent had transformed, and he could clearly perceive the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within a ten-zhang radius.

’I... meet all the conditions for the Innate Realm?’ The thought flashed through Chen Yue’s mind.

He didn’t hesitate. He stood firm in the courtyard and began to slowly practice the forms of the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell.

As he moved through the forms, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi began to slowly surge toward him.

This time was completely different.

His Sword Intent was like an invisible net, clearly perceiving the flow of every wisp of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within a ten-zhang radius.

He could sense how it was drawn in, how it seeped into his skin, flesh, and bones, and how it was refined, absorbed, and integrated into every corner of his body by the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell.

The sensation was unprecedentedly clear.

Previously, he only knew that this was the right thing to do and that it worked. But as for the specifics of *why* it was right and *why* it worked, Chen Yue had no explanation.

But now, that vague sense of knowing what to do without understanding why was gradually fading, replaced by a profound and crystal-clear comprehension.

Chen Yue slowly brought his form to a close, standing in the center of the courtyard as his eyes glinted.

’My greatest strength has always been my Physique. That hasn’t changed, even after the transformation of my Sword Intent.’

Chen Yue subconsciously looked ahead. ’Then could I possibly... forge a purely Innate Physique?’

As soon as this thought surfaced, he suddenly recalled a book of miscellany he had chanced upon while flipping through ancient texts in the Hidden Skills Pavilion.

That record mentioned that long ago, there existed a cultivation system completely different from the current mainstream. It didn’t involve cultivating Acupoints; instead, one would directly refine their entire body into a single Innate Acupoint.

This cultivation method was actually best utilized by demon beasts.

Many demon beasts were naturally ignorant of how to open Acupoints, but relying on their formidable physical Talent, they would directly temper their entire bodies into an Innate Treasure.

They naturally possessed Demonic Power as well, but in their cultivation system, it was a secondary component.

The human Martial Artists of that time imitated this characteristic of the demon beasts, thus pioneering the path of the Innate Physique.

However, this path gradually faded into obscurity.

This was because when it came to a pure competition of Physique, humans were actually at a disadvantage.

The physical structure of humans was naturally inferior to that of demon beasts who excelled in Physique. Pitting one’s weakness against the strengths of those demon beasts was clearly a losing proposition.

Of course, history had seen its share of extremely powerful physique-focused experts. However, that path was heavily dependent on one’s Talent for Physique, a talent that most people clearly lacked.

In contrast, the method of opening Acupoints was less demanding in terms of one’s Talent for Physique. Its broader applicability allowed it to gradually become the mainstream path.

Chen Yue looked down at his hands. He had the Copper Skin Iron Bones Talent, the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell Innate Body Refining Technique, and his newly transformed Sword Intent that could perceive Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.

He was indeed better suited for this forgotten path than most people.

Chen Yue lowered his head, his gaze falling on the panel in the corner of his vision. The line of text was still clearly visible in the darkness of the night: [Vajra Indestructible (255/757)].

With the help of the panel, there was no doubt that Chen Yue was a Martial Artist with exceptional Talent in Physique.

All sorts of thoughts flashed through his mind, one after another.

But in the end, Chen Yue slowly reined in his chaotic thoughts.

Chen Yue had no intention of pursuing a purely Innate Physique. The thought had barely surfaced before he pushed it down.

After all, the Panshi Sect had no such legacy. The Panshi Sect had always followed the orthodox path of opening Innate Acupoints and cultivating Primordial Power.

At most, they placed a greater emphasis on Physique cultivation, but this was not the same as pursuing a path focused solely on the Physique.

If the Celestial State Prefecture’s grand competition weren’t just three days away, Chen Yue wouldn’t need to be thinking about all this. He could simply continue his cultivation step by step, wait until he reached the Perfection stage of the Refining Organ Realm, and then break through to the Innate Realm as a matter of course.

At most, he would simply have to ensure his Physique cultivation kept pace with his Primordial Power cultivation in the future, pursuing a two-pronged approach.

But since the Celestial State Prefecture’s grand competition was happening, and there would be an Innate Spiritual Object as a reward, he had to consider things more carefully.

He was keenly aware of how precious an Innate Spiritual Object was.

Obtaining an Innate Spiritual Object while still in the Refining Organ Realm would undoubtedly save him a great deal of hard work in his future cultivation in the Innate Realm.

Ghostly Creatures were now appearing frequently near the Celestial State Prefecture, and the signs of a great change in the world were becoming increasingly obvious. He couldn’t help but wish his cultivation speed were faster.

He didn’t want to find himself powerless when he needed his strength the most, unable to break the deadlock and forced to watch in despair as disaster struck.

’If I’m going to use my Physique as an Acupoint, then I must draw a massive amount of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi into my flesh and blood. I’ll use my Sword Intent combined with the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell to make the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi and my Qi Blood form a kind of... pseudo-Primordial Power?’

The thought flashed through his mind, and without hesitation, Chen Yue once again assumed the stance of the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell and began practicing in the courtyard.

During the previous set of forms, he had used his Sword Intent to clearly understand how the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell absorbed Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.

And now, what he had to do was use his newly transformed Sword Intent to accelerate and strengthen this process.

Chen Yue slowly began his movements, his actions fluid yet steady. As he performed the forms, he no longer passively waited for the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to be drawn in by the cultivation technique. Instead, he actively used his Sword Intent to pull the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi from the ten-zhang radius around him.

The surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi began to surge at an accelerated rate, converging on Chen Yue.

Immediately after, the Ten Thousand Forms Tiger Roar Golden Bell activated. The converging Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, was drawn into his body, where it was enveloped, contained, and refined by his Qi Blood.

Chen Yue could clearly feel that as a large amount of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged in, his Qi Blood was gradually becoming denser and more compact, and his muscles and bones were becoming tougher.

But soon, a new problem arose.

As he drew in more and more Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi at an ever-increasing speed, the rate at which his Qi Blood could refine it gradually failed to keep up.

The surging Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi couldn’t be completely refined in time and began to accumulate in his flesh and blood. It was a situation similar to when one overdoses on Elixirs, causing Medicinal Power to stagnate in the meridians.

If not dealt with promptly, this stagnant Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi would not only fail to be converted into strength but could even damage his flesh and blood, potentially causing it to break down.

Chen Yue didn’t panic. With a thought, he activated the Celestial Demon Burning Technique.

This time, he didn’t ignite his Heart Spirit. Instead, he purely ignited a trace of his Qi Blood.

The moment that trace of Qi Blood was ignited, it was as if a spark had been dropped into his bloodstream. It instantly began to boil, and the activity of his Qi Blood was greatly enhanced in a short period.

As a result, the efficiency at which he refined Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi also increased sharply.

Chen Yue’s eyes lit up slightly. This method worked.